Frauenfeld

Frauenfeld is a town in Switzerland situated in a valley shaped by two rivers that flow through the area. The town spreads around a fortified hill, where a medieval castle dominates the landscape.

The town was founded in 1246 when local rulers collaborated to create a new settlement. Later, it fell under Habsburg control and remained under that rule until major upheavals reshaped the region.

The Historical Museum of Thurgau resides in a 13th-century castle and displays objects that document how this canton region developed over time. The collection tells stories of the people who lived here and how their lives changed through the centuries.

A well-developed railway station and regular bus lines connect the town with larger nearby centers, making it easy for visitors to arrive. The pedestrian zone in the center is simple to explore, and most places are reachable within a short walk.

Two devastating fires in 1771 and 1788 nearly wiped out the town's old buildings. Only the castle, a single house, and the evangelical church survived and remain witnesses to those disasters today.

Location: Frauenfeld District

Elevation above the sea: 417 m

Shares border with: Thundorf, Matzingen, Aadorf, Hagenbuch, Wiesendangen, Gachnang, Ellikon an der Thur, Uesslingen-Buch, Warth-Weiningen, Felben-Wellhausen

Address: Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Website: https://frauenfeld.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.55583,8.89639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:40